Claudio Pizarro

Peru · Striker · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 2003-2010

Peruvian striker blending hold-up play, link-up and aerial threat

Nicknames El Bombardero de los Andes, Pizza

76.0OVR#579 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

Category averages

  • Speed69.0
  • Shooting76.6
  • Passing68.9
  • Ball Control80.3
  • Movement74.8
  • Football IQ83.5
  • Defending Skill35.0
  • Physical77.6
  • Mental77.7
  • Career83.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Longevity94
  2. Link-up Play88
  3. Hold-up Play88
  4. Finishing87
  5. Heading87
  6. Attacking Positioning87
  7. Possession86
  8. First Touch86
  9. Anticipation86
  10. Tactical Creativity86

All 64 attributes

Speed 69.0

  • Top Speed73
  • Acceleration71
  • Dribbling Speed69
  • Top Speed with Ball68
  • Knock-on & Run63
  • Change of Pace70

Shooting 76.6

  • Finishing87
  • Shot Power80
  • Long Shots72
  • Volleys82
  • Curve64
  • Penalties80
  • Heading87
  • Direct Free Kicks56
  • Shooting Creativity82
  • Acrobatics76

Passing 68.9

  • Short Passing80
  • Long Passing60
  • Through Balls74
  • Crossing58
  • Link-up Play88
  • Vision74
  • Set-Piece Delivery48

Ball Control 80.3

  • Dribbling76
  • Possession86
  • First Touch86
  • Skills & Tricks76
  • Weak Foot76
  • Press Resistance82

Movement 74.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement84
  • Runs in Behind72
  • Attacking Positioning87
  • Anticipation86
  • Recovery Runs45

Football IQ 83.5

  • Decision Making84
  • Spatial Awareness84
  • Game Management80
  • Tactical Creativity86

Defending Skill 35.0

  • Defensive Positioning42
  • Marking30
  • Interceptions34
  • Standing Tackle40
  • Sliding Tackle28
  • Offside Trap36

Physical 77.6

  • Strength82
  • Stamina73
  • Agility71
  • Balance76
  • Recovery72
  • Reactions76
  • Hold-up Play88
  • Aerial Duels86
  • Aggression74

Mental 77.7

  • Big-Game Temperament82
  • Leadership66
  • Selflessness76
  • Concentration82
  • Determination84
  • Tactical Discipline76

Career 83.0

  • Consistency82
  • Longevity94
  • Achievements68
  • Durability86
  • Loyalty85

Profile

Born
3 October 1978
Height
184 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1996–2020
Prime
2003-2010

Club career

  • 1996–1997 Deportivo Pesquero
  • 1997–1999 Alianza Lima
  • 1999–2001 Werder Bremen
  • 2001–2007 Bayern Munich
  • 2007–2009 Chelsea
  • 2008–2009 Werder Bremen (loan)
  • 2009–2012 Werder Bremen
  • 2012–2015 Bayern Munich
  • 2015–2017 Werder Bremen
  • 2017–2018 1. FC Köln
  • 2018–2020 Werder Bremen

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

2013 Bayern Munich

League title · Bundesliga Bayern Munich 6

2002–03, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15

Club World Cup 1

2013

Intercontinental Cup 1

2001

UEFA Super Cup 1

2013

DFB-Pokal 6

2002–03, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2008–09

DFL-Supercup 1

2012

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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